FZX 750 Fazer

1998 Yamaha FZX 750 Fazer Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Yamaha for the naked motorcycle segment, the 1998 Yamaha FZX 750 Fazer features a 749 cc (45.7 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 88 HP (64.2 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 76 Nm (56.1 lb-ft) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 117.5 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (8,000 rpm) and peak power (9,500 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the FZX 750 Fazer measures 204 kg (450 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.43 HP/kg (2.32 kg per horsepower).

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1986 to 1998, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.